need advice for 28mm

[jhansolo]

I just received my bid from ebay and found out that the lens don't focus onto anything less than 2 ft. Should I send it back as the postage will cost me a bomb or if it is a simple repair here?

 

[AncientMariner]

I just received my bid from ebay and found out that the lens don't focus onto anything less than 2 ft. Should I send it back as the postage will cost me a bomb or if it is a simple repair here?

What lens is it and what is it's minimum focal distance supposed to be?

 

[BBTM]

Most lens should focus less than 2 ft except for some old one. I got a 35-105 old lens, min is 85cm!
But it is ok, use for time being. ;p

 

[BBTM]

Sorry to OT.

Saw 35mm F1.4 going ard 1.2k while 85mm F1.4 for slightly over 1k. Both RARE LENS! Esp the 35mm. :sweat:

 

[jhansolo]

it is a minolta 28mm the minimum focus distance is 1 ft

 

[nsalman]

tried it out on another body?

 

[GENO]

it is a minolta 28mm the minimum focus distance is 1 ft

not 0.30 m meh?
:think:

 

[jhansolo]

not 0.30 m meh?
:think:

30cm is about 1 ft, sorry to confuse as I was trained with the british and meteric system so sometimes I'm also confused.

No other body to try on. I think I'll keep it and send it for servicing.

 

[GENO]

30cm is about 1 ft, sorry to confuse as I was trained with the british and meteric system so sometimes I'm also confused.

No other body to try on. I think I'll keep it and send it for servicing.

i find it to be a very useful lens, if u dont mind it's fixed at 28mm. very small and light to travel with.
;p

 

[BBTM]

I look at the spec for a 20mm. The viewing is 94 degree! :bigeyes: IMO, it is good for travel in china as one lens can capture all the landscrape easily. Think of getting one but the cost..... :sweat: SGD1k!

 

[AncientMariner]

I look at the spec for a 20mm. The viewing is 94 degree! :bigeyes: IMO, it is good for travel in china as one lens can capture all the landscrape easily. Think of getting one but the cost..... :sweat: SGD1k!

I did consider the Tamron SP AF14mm F/2.8 Aspherical (IF) Rectilinear for wide landscape but have pushed that way back in my to-get list because I can't imagine how often would I want that much sky and foreground in one pic. From what I have seen, I prefer stitching several frames into a panorama pic.

 

[GENO]

I look at the spec for a 20mm. The viewing is 94 degree! :bigeyes: IMO, it is good for travel in china as one lens can capture all the landscrape easily. Think of getting one but the cost..... :sweat: SGD1k!

the 20mm is a damm sharp lens too, how about going for the fisheye lens, u will love it.
;p

 

[BBTM]

the 20mm is a damm sharp lens too, how about going for the fisheye lens, u will love it.
;p

Don't think fisheye is recommend for taking photo of landscrape + human together. A 20mm is ideal for me during those trip on a boat, I take photo of the vallery + wife etc...

 

[GENO]

Don't think fisheye is recommend for taking photo of landscrape + human together. A 20mm is ideal for me during those trip on a boat, I take photo of the vallery + wife etc...

ho... i see..hee hee.... john 3:16 there got one last piece. its about $900 i think( forgot the correct price) its a very well build lens..u should try it out.

 

[BBTM]

ho... i see..hee hee.... john 3:16 there got one last piece. its about $900 i think( forgot the correct price) its a very well build lens..u should try it out.

I thinking of getting this lens due to Sigma 24-70mm is not so recommended. Therefore, if I settle down for a KM 28-75mm for normal shooting, I need a super wide to fulfil my needs. If getting a prime 24mm, don't make sense. Therefore, I am considering this 20mm lens. Great for travelling if visit those country with lots of landscape.

 

[GENO]

I thinking of getting this lens due to Sigma 24-70mm is not so recommended. Therefore, if I settle down for a KM 28-75mm for normal shooting, I need a super wide to fulfil my needs. If getting a prime 24mm, don't make sense. Therefore, I am considering this 20mm lens. Great for travelling if visit those country with lots of landscape.

even without the lens hood on, the flare control is still very good for tis lens...no point getting the 24mm if u r going for more landscape, get the 20mm.
:thumbsup:

 

[TMC]

Geno, mah gong liao, just take out your copy and show them what it can do.

 

[GENO]

Geno, mah gong liao, just take out your copy and show them what it can do.

What copy?
:dunno:

 

[TMC]

every minolta lens available, your house is minolta museum mah :bsmilie:

 

[GENO]

every minolta lens available, your house is minolta museum mah :bsmilie:

i only got 2 lenses ley and lots of filters..hee hee
:embrass: